Llanrothal, Monmouth, Herefordshire, County, NP25

Description

An outstanding gentleman’s residence, formerly part of the Rockfield and Langunville estates. Sir William Thomas moved from Rockfield House to Tump House around 1970. The property dates from the early Georgian Period. Comprising a substantial period detached stone property approached over a sweeping driveway and surrounded by beautiful mature gardens and impressive grounds extending to approximately 2.5 acres. The house, which was extended in the early 1970’s offers well-proportioned elegant rooms with high ceilings and a wealth of character features including the hardwood double glazed windows and doors, fireplaces, wood floors and cornicing.

Situation

The site is located on the very edge of Monmouthshire and Herefordshire border and is define by the route of the River Monnow, a stone’s throw from the site. Tump House is situated on the parish lane in the picturesque Monnow Valley, a short distance from Tregate Bridge. The hamlets of St Maughan’s and Llanrothal are just beyond on either side of the valley with the historic town of Monmouth approximately 3.5 miles away providing a comprehensive range of amenities, independent and national retailers, restaurants as well as both junior and senior schools which enjoy excellent reputations including the Haberdashers’ schools for boys and girls.

Accommodation

A mahogany front door opens to the Reception Hall with mahogany parquet flooring and an elegant staircase leading up to the first floor with an understairs cupboard. The Family Room has a large period fireplace and Franco Belge wood burner standing on a brick hearth. A large window looking out to the driveway and gardens and the view beyond. The Drawing Room is an elegant, well proportioned room with a large period fireplace with wood burning stove and windows to two elevations creating a light ambience.

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A door opens to the original hallway and Front door. On the far side of this hallway is the Dining Room having a large fireplace and wood burner. The Main Hall leads off providing a Cloakroom with lavatory and wash hand basin and beyond this is the Kitchen; a country style kitchen with a range of fitted wall and floor units incorporating a double Belfast sink and dish washer with a Beechwood work surface over. The floor standing units extend to a peninsular unit and breakfast bar. There is an electric oven and hob over. At one end is a two-oven oil fired Aga. Double doors open to a large larder cupboard with two fridges beneath. The units are complimented by a limestone floor and French doors opening to the terrace, an ideal entertaining area. The kitchen leads through to the Lobby/Boot Room Area with a window and door opening to the driveway. On the far side of this is the Utility Room/Second Kitchen, fitted with a range of floor standing and wall mounted units (truncated)

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On the First Floor is a spacious landing with feature alcove and cupboard. The Principal Bedroom enjoys a wonderful double aspect outlook over the gardens and countryside. A range of fitted wardrobes with cupboards over. The Ensuite Shower Room has a rain head shower, lavatory and vanity wash hand basin and chrome towel rail. Next to this is another Large Bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards over. The Ensuite Shower Room has a large shower cubicle, rain head shower, pedestal wash hand basin and lavatory. There is a window and wooden floor. Next to this is the Third Bedroom looking out over the gardens and grounds with a fitted wardrobe and cupboard. The Family Bathroom has a matching suite comprising a bath with shower over, lavatory and wash hand basin and window. The Fourth Bedroom has under eaves storage and an open wardrobe.

Outside

The land use surrounding the barns is agricultural and the property has always served the land providing accommodation for the owners and previous estate manager. A stone gateway has a cattle grid and sweeping driveway opening to a large parking area in front of the house and garage. At the front of the house is a large terrace taking advantage of the surrounding formal garden and grounds. The delightful gardens enjoy an abundance of flowers and shrubs with mature trees along the boundary above. There is the potential to purchase further adjoining pastureland by separate negotiation.

EPC

Band E

Services

Septic tank drainage. Mains water and electricity.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Tel .